Thank you for joining us as we bring you live coverage of Mauricio Pochettino's post-match press conference from the Amex following Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League clash with Brighton.

Spurs came into tonight's game knowing that three points would not only bring them level with Liverpool once more and open up a 10-point gap over fifth-placed Chelsea but it would guarantee their position over Arsenal at the end of the season for the second year in a row.

But with one eye on Saturday's FA Cup semifinal clash with Manchester United at Wembley, Pochettino elected to ring in the changes on Tuesday night as he brought six new faces into the side following the 3-1 defeat to Manchester City at the weekeend.

Toby Alderweireld made his long-awaited return to the starting line up in the league. Harry Kane increased his tally for the season to 26 goals in the Premier League.

But celebrations were short-lived as Serge Aurier handed the home side a penalty just a few seconds later and Pascal Gross equalised.

We'll have everything Pochettino says below.

22:23

Poch on the penalty

I don’t know. For me it’s so difficult. We suffered on Saturday one penalty, now a second consecutive penalty. Yes, disappointed for this situation. Only we can get one point. It’s so difficult through the TV, sure for the referee it’s even more difficult.

22:20

Poch on Brighton

Yes, we knew that Brighton, the performance whenever they faced big teams was good. We knew about that. It’s a very good, organised team that try to play well, with very good players, and a very good manager. We knew before we came here. We tried to add to the team with fresh legs to try to match them in physical conditions. This season is tough for some players that play a lot, the international break and everything. Today it was a very good chance. But we were always thinking to win today, not next Saturday.

22:15

Were his team changes with Saturday in mind?

No, no, no. I was thinking about today and trying to win. After Saturday evening, we finished very late. I think the team, after we assessed every single player, I think some players needed to rest. Some players needed to stay on the bench. We have a strong squad with the possibility to play, everyone is ready to play. It was a moment to give some fresh legs to the team. But we were thinking about trying to win today.

22:12

Poch on whether he was happy with the result

No, of course never happy when you draw. But of course credit to Brighton. First half was even, difficult again for us the first 45 minutes. The second half we started really well, scored and then conceded in the next action. That disappointed us. I think we created enough chances to win the game. We dominated the second half, but in the end the draw is one point more and now it is to try to be focused on Saturday.